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Our farm is a beautiful property in the Northern Rivers Region of NSW. We grow certified organic vegetables for the local farmers markets, restaurants and organic grocers all year long. Follow us on insta or facebook - ask us for the link
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We encourage you to tell us what it is that you are interested in and hope to learn/experience during your stay. You can do this when writing to us, but also when you arrive at the farm. We will do our best to provide you with opportunities to advance your learning/experience accordingly. The farm manager, James, is a wealth of knowledge and when he can find the time in his busy work days, he is passionate to share what he knows with those who are keen to learn.
Through this cultural exchange you will gain an insight into what it is like to live in harmony with the land and natures cycles. You will learn about small-scale market gardening and organic farming practices. You will also learn about the work required to maintain a property/farm.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Being an extremely busy small-scale certified organic vegetable farm, we do most tasks by hand. We are looking for helpers who show great initiative, are quick learners and have some knowledge/experience/interest in small-scale market gardening to help us out on the farm. We require volunteers to have good English fluency so that work tasks and expectations can be easily communicated. We priorities volunteers who can demonstrate relevant skills/experience (so please provide info on this when messaging us).
Some of the tasks you will be asked to help out with during your stay will include:
- Garden bed preparation
- Help collecting materials for/turn our compost piles
- Harvesting and processing produce to be sold at the markets (2 mornings a week)
- Weeding, whipper snipping/brush cutting around the property
- Occasional building/maintenance jobs (for those with carpentry experience)
- If you have graphic design, photography or social media skills these may also be put to use to help us build our small farming business’s brand awareness and online presence.
We aim to have 1-3 helpers staying with us at any given time.
The work hours: 6hrs per day, 4 mornings per week. You will begin with the sunrise in the morning and work until lunch (with a short breakfast break mid-morning). You get Thursdays and Weekends off, however you are expected to do 1hr of house cleaning/maintenance each week.
Length of stay: We prioritise volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 4 weeks. This is because we find that it often takes at least 3 weeks for you to get trained up and start working like a pro. We will NOT consider hosting people for 1 or 2 weeks.
Physical fitness: Farming requires you to be working out in the elements (sun, rain, cold, hot), so some physical endurance is a must. We're not looking for top athletes, but if you have any physical issues such as sensitive back or knees, this experience won't suit you.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hebrew: FluentAccommodation
Accommodation: You will be living in what we affectionately refer to as the ‘Wwoofers shed’, a private self-contained renovated farm shed for volunteers. There are 3 bedrooms, a large living room, a well-equipped kitchen, bathroom with a hot shower and compost toilet, and an outdoor laundry with a washing machine.
Although we do our best to ensure you are sharing the space with others, depending on demand this may not always be the case.
We cater for privacy, so there is 1 person per room, or two at most if you have come with a friend. One room has a queen size bed, reserved for couples of any gender. The other rooms have single beds. We provide you with bedding (but you are also welcome to bring your own).
There is no TV or wifi so you will need to use your phone's data to get online. Phone reception is limited to 1-3 bars of service on the property. Reception varies depending on what provider your phone plan is with. In saying this, our recent volunteers have not struggled to connect.
Food: We will do a weekly food shop to provide you with essential food items (i.e. basic breakfast and dinner pantry staples, milk and tofu). You will also be provided with plenty of surplus vegetables from the farm (i.e. veg we don’t sell due to imperfections or veg that comes back from the markets). You are welcome to eat meat but you'll need to supply it yourself.
We will supply you with toilet paper, cleaning products, laundry detergent and hand soap as needed.What else ...
By car, Byron Bay is 12 mins, Mullumbimby is 10 mins, Ballina is 30 mins and the Gold Coast is 1hr. There are so many beautiful beaches, waterholes and rainforest trails to explore in the local area during your free time if you have a car.
If you don’t have a car:
We will pick you up on arrival in Byron, so don't worry if you don't have a car.
Public transport in the area is pretty limited and taxis are very expensive. However, we do have a couple of bicycles you can get on and go places (Byron Bay is about a 40 minute bike ride from the farm).
When we are heading off the farm and have spare seats in the car, we will offer you a ride. We also go to Byron Bay Farmers Market every Thursday morning and Bangalow Farmers Market every Saturday morning so you can get a ride into town with us then.
Although there are plenty of sights and experiences available in the local area to keep you busy, you might like to take the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the magic of the property… go for walks along the lane, bird watch, journal, paint or even learn to play the guitar in your free time!A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Always willing to help and ready for work, Miyu was soon able to complete a variety of tasks on the farm including harvesting, weeding, whipper snipping, bed preparation and assisting in setting up our farmers market stall.
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Always willing to help and ready for work, Miyu was soon able to complete a variety of tasks on the farm including harvesting, weeding, whipper snipping, bed preparation and assisting in setting up our farmers market stall.
I always… read more
The schedule of working six hours a day for four days a week… read more
The farm is super organized, with a great working routine and amazing people in a stunning environment. I stayed here for a month, and it didn't feel like such a long time because everything I experienced here was wonderful.
Whether it was… read more
Finja helped us with all the usual market garden activities including attending farmers' markets where she worked… read more
Living in the helpers HQ (the shed) was very comfortable once you got over the compost… read more
Jerry is smart and asks the right questions at the right times - he was loved by everybody on the farm and we wish him all the best ,… read more
You can bike to Byron in 40ish minutes, but more importantly the environment Uri, Mitch, and Adrielle have created on the farm might make you never want to leave. If you want a place and space that allows you to meet interesting… read more
Super reliable and switched on, worked brilliantly on her own and in partnership with other helpers.
We would gladly have Tara back with us if we… read more
The life at the… read more
I was on the farm for just under a month, I wish I could have stayed for longer. Thank you to Mitch and Adrielle , who both are such kind and friendly people, creating a work space that's engaging and and educational whilst not really feeling like work at all. Thank you as well to Uri for providing and… read more
Stef worked reliably on her own and within a team, she possessed a good eye for detail and kept everything neat and tidy, Stef took a great deal of responsibility and care within her role as chicken mama and we are grateful for all these qualities.… read more
Anna was super reliable, smart and proved to be wonderful team player.
It was a real pleasure to have Anna on board for the month.
10/10
Vivian was an exceptional addition to our team, a reliable worker and friend to everyone.
Her unique presence was calming and very much appreciated. 10/10 !
Thank you Vivian, hope to see you again in the future!
KLF, Byron Bay
Being fairly inexperienced in farming we were very grateful for learning everything about organic vegetables from seed to harvest. Knowledge that we'll be able to profit from… read more
Stefan brought a unique energy and took plenty of initiative working both in the field and at the farmers market.
Working efficiently in any team dynamic, Stefan regularly went above and beyond.
We are grateful for the time he spent with us here and would highly recommend Stefan to all… read more
I can say that my stay at the farm was one of my greatest experience ,
You learn so much through the working, and from the incredible people.
The work with the vegetables is fun and not too hard, everyday is different and so you learn new things and get stronger from working with the hands and the body.
Ori,… read more
Uri, the farmer, is and incredible person. He is always taking care about the workawayers and asking always if everything is good... Mitch and Joanna are very… read more
The work and the hours are fair and I learned a lot about how to care for plants, mulching, the worm farm, seedlings,..
Uri is a very caring person. He always made sure we had everything we needed and that everybody was doing good.
This farm is a beautiful and special place and I highly recommend to go… read more
If you like nature and animals this is your place.
My experience on the farm was incredible!
Uri has been like a father to me, he took care of everyone, and he tryed to help us all the time.
The work at the farm it's amazing! Mitch and Joannah are amazing managers, they are very organized and they can teach you many things… read more
I picked Sarah from town the day after, she worked Thursday Friday , seemed ok and said she is happy with everything however on Saturday I… read more
Now, after a month and having 2 weeks in Byron city Centre I have to say that I miss a lot the environment, quiet, happiness that Uri’s Farm provides you.… read more
I have definitely loved my stay at this beautiful piece of paradise, a stone's throw away from Byron but without the hustle and bustle of this vibrant Australian town. The work is enjoyable, the working hours are super fair, the learning is constant, the… read more
Lisa spent 8 weeks on the farm and was involved in all everyday operations . She was handling our 20 chickens with care and was putting lots of extra time in making sure that things at many fronts are in the right order and done . Off course she… read more
Thank you very much Uri, for creating this setting.
I loved to stay on Lane farm. Many people come to the area, and the farm because of Byron Bay. Yes, Byron Bay can be a nice place to stay for some time, but..
When you head are to busy, you can always find time, nice people and time for yourself.
On the pictures, the living room look really cosy, but it is… read more
We were very lucky to have Him helping us on our farm as he came with knowledge & experience of organic farming which he was able to use here with irrigation, soil amendments , operating machinery and plant maintenance ect.
Thank you Kristoffer for your… read more
The 5 hours of work per day pass fast as you learn many things (thank you Renée and Liam!), and we do different things everyday so it doesnt really look like "working".
You have free food and free accomodation, plus all your afternoons and week ends free and its easy to reach Byron Bay with bikes or… read more
Uri takes great care of his helpers and the work exchange (5 hours a day, with afternoons to yourself) is very fair. Renee, Liam and Kyle are all awesome - heaps of fun to work… read more
that was a so beautiful farm, people,food and work.
i can not speak English very well but everyone very kind and there are have a beautiflu heart. so i got a special memory.
The experience on the farm had a positive impact on my future.
i hope i will speak English better when next meet… read more
Also is great support a project that grown organic food. :)
He Worked well with all different tasks given and also worked well with others & by himself.
Thank you Andres we wish you all the best for your future from everybody at farm.
The 8 weeks I stayed on the farm were absolutely amazing. Renee and Liam taught me so many things about organic farming and were very kind. It is really cool to plant and grow your 'own' plants, harvest them and then sell them at the market.
But I also felt it is more… read more
Oori, René and Liam they do everything they… read more
Thank you steph from all here
The farm is a really beautiful, inspiring place. I left feeling brand new, having learnt so much and with a… read more
Oori, Renée and Liam thank you so much for everything !!!!!!! You really care about us.
I’ll use my new skills in my own garden when I’ll get home ;-)
It was my first workaway experience and I hope the… read more
I am going… read more
You have created a magical place!
Four weeks on the Farm felt like an amazing dream. I don't want to wake up.
The Farm is a place of trust, of happiness, of love, of joy de vivre and nature.
Yesterday I had to leave, now I'm already in Singapore, waiting for my next flight to Manila.
Liam: Thanks for showing… read more
I couldnt have chosen a better place to do my workaway experience.
The farm is a magical place where you just have to work 5 happy hours in the morning and then continue enjoying the farm, the healthy food, and Byron Bay.
Uri is the big boss in this family… read more
She is physically fit and has strong stamina to do all kinds of work, never afraid of taking a challenge . Her heart was in the right place and… read more
I stayed about a month and had a really great experience in Uri's farm!! I learned so many things!!
Uri always took care of us and made sure if we were happy! Renee and Liam also taught me about detail of work, farming! They're really nice, kind, friendly and happy people :) Uri also took me to markets… read more
The farm grows certified organic produce for the local farmers market and local organic shops. I was lucky enough to help everything from composting, soil regeneration, planting, picking… read more
Thank you to Liam and Renee, they have had the patience to explain all the different kinds of work and to… read more